zestful

adjective

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  1. zesty
  2. tangy
  3. pungent
  4. zingy
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  • Juicy heirloom tomatoes, garlic, briny olives, bright vinegar, and fresh herbs come together in a delicious, zesty sauce.
    — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Creole mustard is a zesty mix of coarsely ground brown mustard seeds, vinegar, and in some cases, spices such as paprika and cayenne.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of zesty
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  • In this preparation, they’re topped with a crunchy and tangy chow chow, a vinegary Southern relish of pickled vegetables.
    — Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Sep. 2026
  • It’s served with their signature cilantro aioli, creating the perfect balance of creamy yuca, crispy smoky bacon, and tangy sauce.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of tangy
Adjective
  • Neither is as offensive as pungent alliums, but both hyacinths also contain toxic compounds that cause mouth irritation and stomach upset if bitten or ingested.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Cheeses made with moist milk mature faster and can develop unpleasantly pungent odors and flavors like ammonia.
    — Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of pungent
Adjective
  • Be sure to order a side of the crispy potatoes and the zingy herb salad.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, an electric color palette of zingy greens, bold reds, and Prussian blues–touched off with plenty of black accents–amplifies the property’s wildly original juxtaposition of antiquity and modernity.
    — Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of zingy
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